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Davis-Bacon Repeal Act
1/18/2024, 8:53 AM
Congressional Summary of HR 720
Davis-Bacon Repeal Act
This bill repeals the Davis-Bacon Act, which requires that the locally prevailing wage rate be paid to various classes of laborers and mechanics working under federally-financed or federally-assisted contracts for construction, alteration, and repair of public buildings or public works.
References in any law to a requirement under the Davis-Bacon Act shall be null and void.
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Current Status of Bill HR 720
Bill HR 720 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 1, 2023. Bill HR 720 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 1, 2023. Bill HR 720's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of February 1, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 720
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
11Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
11Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 720
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 720
Davis-Bacon Repeal Act
Davis-Bacon Repeal Act
To repeal the wage rate requirements commonly known as the Davis-Bacon Act.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 720
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